Gresham is a small town of 593 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $43,523
and a 2.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Gresham stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Gresham is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Gresham city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 88.6
Gresham's overall cost of living index is 88.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Gresham costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Gresham, WI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$88,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$781
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
69.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$43,523
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Gresham's violent crime rate is 107.6 per 100,000 residents
— 72% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
107.6 /100k
Property Crime
633.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Gresham is served primarily by Gresham School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Gresham, WI
National Avg
School District
Gresham School District
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
10.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
96.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Gresham sees average highs of 23.0°F in January
and 78.4°F in July,
with 33.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 47.9 inches of snow per year.
Gresham's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Gresham roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $88,100 and median rent is $781/month.
Gresham's violent crime rate is 107.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 633.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Gresham are operated by Gresham School District.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.5:1. 12.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Gresham, WI has a population of 593, a median household income of $43,523, and an unemployment rate of 2.3%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Gresham averages 23.0°F in January and 78.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.1 inches
with about 47.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Gresham, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 54128.
The population of Gresham, Wisconsin is 593 with a median age of 35.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Gresham: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $88,100, median household income $43,523, crime index 29 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Gresham side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
